Community Intervention Specialist; C

This position is assigned to the Mayor's Office, Office of Violence Prevention whose primary objective is to interact with and counsel individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities. Related work is performed as required.

• Interacts with and counsels individuals who are at-risk or suspected of participating in criminal behavior in order to discourage criminal behavior, discuss positive alternatives and opportunities;

• Assists in mediating high-level street conflicts, and referring and guiding selected residents through the processes of social, behavioral, educational, employment, and other various support services, etc.;

• Provides direct intervention to disruptive situations;

• Develops relationships for the purposes of referral with service delivery providers, particularly education, behavioral health and employment, and training agencies and resources;

• Initiates referrals to various community-based services and professionals;

• Communicates with co-workers assigned to the Violence Prevention Services Unit units regarding arising situations;

• Writes reports regarding daily interventions and contacts;

• May visit homes referred by police officers, probation officers, parents, schools, neighbors, or other sources to assess home situation and parent and sibling relationships;

• Attends meetings regarding programs and community initiatives;

• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or Equivalent;
AND two (2) years of violence prevention/intervention (interruption) experience.

Possession of a current valid NYS Class D Operator’s license.

The license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.